Shock absorber for BMW R 80 GS R 100 GS
BM 541
Mounting Instructions
Note!
Please note that this image is a general representation
of the product and may differ slightly from your product.
Note!
Please note that during storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil
and grease used for assembling may leak and stain the
packaging. This is in no way detrimental to the product,
wipe off the excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Note!
Before installing this product, check the contents
of the kit. If anything is missing, please contact an
Öhlins dealer.
Warning!
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s
Manual. The shock absorber/front fork/steering damper
is an important part of your vehicle and will affect
the stability.
Kit Contents
Description Part No Pcs
Shock absorber BM541 1
O-ring 00438-57 2
Spacer 15/30 00838-10 2
Tie rap 00231-01 2
Sticker set Öhlins 1
Sticker memo notes 01180-01 1
Owner’s manual 07251-02 1
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1
Put the motorcycle on the center stand so
that the rear wheel barely touches the ground.
2
Remove the right side cover and the seat.
3
Remove the lower attachment of the original
shock absorber.
Caution!
When the shock absorber is removed the rear wheel
must be supported.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the shock
absorber/front fork/steering damper.
Warning!
If working on a raised vehicle, ensure it is securely
supported so that it will not tip.
Note!
Before mounting this product clean the vehicle
thoroughly.
Note!
When working on this product, always see the Vehicle
Service Manual for vehicle specic procedures and
important data.
4
Remove the upper attachment and remove
the original shock absorber.
5
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. The piggy
back reservoir should be at the top and facing
forwards. Install the o-rings and spacers to the
lower attachment, use the original bolt.
Note!
Lift the rear wheel slightly to fasten the lower
attachment.
6
Install the upper attachment. Use the origi
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nal bolt.
7
Attach the preload adjuster to the rear lug
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gage carrier bracket. Fasten it with the tie-
raps provided in this kit.
Caution!
Make sure the hose to the preload adjuster runs in soft
bends.
8
Reattach the side cover and the seat.
Note!
Lower the vehicle so that the suspension is slightly
compressed before tightening the screws.
Caution!
Ensure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement of
the shock absorber/front fork/steering damper when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.
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CAUTION!
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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O-ring
00438-57
Spacer
00838-10
Original nut
Öhlins Racing AB
Box 722
S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Phone +46 8 590 025 00
fax +46 8 590 025 80
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights
reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Öhlins Racing AB
is prohibited.
Öhlins products are subject to
continuous improvement and
development, therefore, although
these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at
the time of printing, minor updates
may occur.
To nd the latest information
contact an Öhlins distributor.
Please contact Öhlins if you have
any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
SET-UP DATA
Spring preload
adjuster
Compression
damping
adjuster
Rebound
damping
adjuster
Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the basic settings
made by Öhlins are according to recommended Set-
up Data. Read about adjustments and setting up in
the Öhlins Owner’s Manual before you make any
adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if you have any
questions about setting up.
ADJUSTMENTS
Part no. MI_BM541_2
Issued 2017-01-01
Length 498.5 mm
Stroke 78.5 mm
Rebound 14 clicks
Compression 14 clicks
Spring preload 15 mm
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